Rolled sheet dispensing device with braking mechanism

Abstract

A novel rolled material dispensing device is presented. The novel paper towel holder is for use on a flat surface and is generally comprised of a base, a solid rod attached to the base, a removeable cover attached to the proximal end of the rod, and a braking mechanism fixedly attached to the cover or rod. Depressing the cover engages braking mechanism and moves the cover to be in contact with the rolled material thus stopping movement of the rolled material and allowing the user to remove a user determined amount of the rolled material while keeping the remaining material dry and uncontaminated.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A rolled material dispensing device comprising:
 a base;   a telescoping rod comprising a telescoping structure including a first cylindrical member and a second cylindrical member slidably received therein;   a cavity formed in a proximal end of the second cylindrical member of the telescoping rod;   a cover having a top and a bottom surface and removably attached to the proximal end of the second cylindrical member of the telescoping rod;   a braking mechanism fixedly attached to the bottom surface of the cover;   wherein the braking mechanism extends into the cavity formed in the proximal end of the second cylindrical member of the telescoping rod when the cover is attached to the rod;   wherein the bottom surface of the cover includes a gripping component having a texturized surface comprising a rubberized polymer configured to engage an outer surface of the rolled material to further prevent rotation; and   wherein the telescoping rod further includes a passive locking mechanism comprising a ridge system configured to adjust the telescoping rod to a predetermined length.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the braking mechanism comprises a biasing member. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the cover has a diameter greater than a diameter of a rolled material. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the first cylindrical member and the second cylindrical member of the telescoping rod are substantially solid. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising a handle fixedly attached to the top surface of the cover. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising a hollow cylinder fixedly attached to a bottom surface of the cover. 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 6 , wherein the braking mechanism is positioned within the cylinder. 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 6 , wherein the hollow cylinder has a diameter greater than a diameter of the second cylindrical member of the telescoping rod. 
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 8 , wherein the diameters of the first cylindrical member and second cylindrical member of the telescoping rod are less than a diameter of a core of a rolled material enabling the telescoping rod to be inserted into the core of the rolled material for dispensing. 
     
     
         10 . A rolled material dispensing device comprising:
 a base;   a telescoping rod comprising a telescoping structure including a first cylindrical member and a second cylindrical member slidably received therein;   a cavity formed in the proximal end of the second cylindrical member of the telescoping rod;   a cover having a top and a bottom surface and removably attached to the proximal end of the second cylindrical member of the telescoping rod;   a solid cylinder extending distally from the bottom surface of the cover;   a braking mechanism fixedly attached to a distal end of the cylinder;   wherein the braking mechanism and the cylinder extend into the cavity formed in the proximal end of the second cylindrical member of the telescoping rod when the cover is attached to the rod;   wherein the bottom surface of the cover includes a gripping component having a texturized surface comprising a rubberized polymer configured to engage an outer surface of the rolled material to further prevent rotation; and   wherein the telescoping rod further includes a passive locking mechanism comprising a notch and tab system configured to adjust the telescoping rod to a predetermined length.   
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 10 , further comprising a handle fixedly attached to the top surface of the cover. 
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 10 , wherein the braking mechanism comprises a biasing member. 
     
     
         13 . The device of  claim 10 , wherein the cover has a diameter greater than a diameter of a rolled material. 
     
     
         14 . The device of  claim 10 , wherein the diameters of the first cylindrical member and second cylindrical member of the telescoping rod are less than a diameter of a core of a rolled material enabling the telescoping rod to be inserted into the core of the rolled material for dispensing. 
     
     
         15 . The device of  claim 10 , wherein the first cylindrical member and the second cylindrical member of the telescoping rod are substantially solid. 
     
     
         16 . A method of dispensing rolled material comprising:
 providing a rolled material dispensing device comprising:
 a base; 
 a telescoping rod comprising a telescoping structure including a first cylindrical member and a second cylindrical member slidably received therein; 
 a cavity formed in the proximal end of the second cylindrical member of the telescoping rod; 
 a cover having a top and a bottom surface and removably attached to the proximal end of the second cylindrical member of the telescoping rod; 
 a solid cylinder extending distally from the bottom surface of the cover; and 
 a braking mechanism fixedly attached to a distal end of the cylinder; 
 wherein the braking mechanism and the cylinder extend into the cavity formed in the proximal end of the second cylindrical member of the telescoping rod when the cover is attached to the rod; 
 wherein the bottom surface of the cover includes a gripping component having a texturized surface comprising a rubberized polymer configured to engage an outer surface of the rolled material to further prevent rotation; and 
 wherein the telescoping rod further includes a passive locking mechanism comprising a notch and tab system configured to adjust the telescoping rod to a predetermined length; 
   pulling the rolled material to dispense a desired amount;   exerting a downward force on the cover until the bottom surface of the cover engages with a surface of the rolled material to stop movement of the rolled material;   removing the desired amount of the rolled material;   removing the downward force from the cover to allow the cover to disengage with the surface of the rolled material.   
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein the rolled material dispensing device further comprises a handle fixedly attached to the top surface of the cover. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein the braking mechanism comprises a biasing member. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein the cover has a diameter greater than a diameter of a rolled material. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein the diameters of the first cylindrical member and second cylindrical member of the telescoping rod are less than a diameter of a core of a rolled material enabling the telescoping rod to be inserted into the core of the rolled material for dispensing.